Bay Area conservationist describes offshore oil drilling plan as "serious" threat

The latest battleground in the fight between California and the federal government isn't really ground at all; it's underwater. The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.

At Portuguese Beach near Bodega Bay, the beauty of the rugged California coast is on full display. It's a place of recreation for some, serenity for others. But lately, for Richard Charter, it's become an area of concern.

"Yeah, I'm worried," he said. "This is real. This is not, you know, hypothetical."

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